Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership

Neighborhood Transporation Forum, Hosted by State Senator Montgomery
2017-05-31 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | NYU Tandon School of Engineering, 5 MetroTech Center, Brooklyn, NY, 11201, United States
Come hear from representatives of the New York State Department of Transportation, New York City Department of Transportation, New York City Department of Design and Construction
Topics to be discussed include:
– The Brooklyn Bridge Gateway Project.
– Vision Zero related changes to pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular traffic leading into the Brooklyn Bridge and the surrounding areas.
– Construction projects including the replacement of the Kosciusko Bridge and the rebuilding of the BQE.
– Environmental impact and quality of life issues with existing and pending construction projects.
– MWBE Opportunities.
Presentations and Q&A Session
For more information or to RSVP, please contact Senator Montgomery’s office at 718-643-6140 or e-mail: OJonas@nysenate.gov

Celebration & Benefit Honoring Thomas F. Schutte
2017-06-06 17:30 - 20:00 | Caroline Ladd Pratt House, 229 Clinton Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11205, United States
The Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership Board of Directors & the Host Committee invite you to celebrate Thomas F. Schutte. After more than two decades as President of Pratt Institute, he will retire this June. Join us to honor his vision and service to our community.
Click here to purchase tickets.
Enjoy drinks, hors d’oeuvres & entertainment.
All proceeds from ticket sales and silent auction will benefit Myrtle Avenue Revitalization Project and the newly established Tess & Tom Schutte Community Arts & Culture Fund. The Fund will bring public sculpture, cultural events, and exhibitions to the public spaces and storefronts of Myrtle Avenue, leveraging our neighborhood’s creative capital to create opportunities for local artists and increase access to art for community members. When you purchase tickets, you can also make a donation directly to this fund to honor and continue Dr. Schutte’s commitment to the arts in our community.

Host Committee:
Michael Blaise Backer, Seth Edwards, Bernell K. Grier, Gary Hattem, Rob Walsh, Antonia Yuille, New York City Public Advocate Letitia “Tish” James, New York State Senator Velmanette Montgomery, New York State Assembly Member Joseph R. Lentol, New York State Assembly Member Walter T. Mosley, New York City Council Member Laurie A. Cumbo, New York City Council Member Brad Lander

Generous support for this event is provided by:

MARP’s Monthly Community Bike Ride
2017-06-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Fort Greene Park – Willoughby Ave & Washington Park Entrance, 176 Washington Park, Brooklyn, NY, 11205, United States
No bike? No problem. You can use a Citi Bike for free with us.
(Must be age 16+ to use a Citi Bike)
First come, first served.
Rides canceled in the event of rain.
To register for a bike ride, CLICK HERE or call (718) 230-1689 ext. 5#.
Monthly rides take place on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The full schedule for summer 2017 is below:
Saturday, June 10 at 10am
Wednesday, June 14 at 6pm
Saturday, July 8 at 10am
Saturday, August 12 at 10am
Saturday, September 9 at 10am
Saturday, October 14 at 10am
All rides begin at the Citi Bike station at the corner of Washington Park and Willoughby Avenue.

Walt Whitman Walking Tour of Fort Greene Park
2017-06-10 11:00 - 12:30 | Fort Greene Park Visitor’s Center, 300 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11205, United States
Every 2nd Saturday of the month from May-August, the Fort Greene Park Conservancy in collaboration with the Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership, present a free walking tour of Fort Greene Park. Take a walk and learn more about history of Fort Greene Park from its Revolutionary War roots to becoming an official park with the urging of local resident Walt Whitman. Tour is 90 minutes long and begins at the Visitor Center.
FREE, registration required. Please register on eventbrite.
Special thank you to tour collaborators American Opera Projects and The Walt Whitman Project.
This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in Partnership with the City Council.

Make Music New York on Myrtle Avenue
2017-06-19 11:30 - 2017-06-21 20:00 | Myrtle Avenue, Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, 11205, United States
Enjoy live music along Myrtle Avenue in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill as part of the annual city-wide celebration, Make Music New York. Click below to find a list of venues and performers.
“Make Music New York” Returns to Myrtle Avenue

Public Art Opening: Blythe Cain's CIRCADIA
2017-06-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Community Corner at Fort Greene Park, Corner of Myrtle Avenue and Washington Park, Brooklyn, United States
Join NYC Parks, the Fort Greene Park Conservancy and Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership for the public art opening of Blythe Cain’s installation at Myrtle Avenue and Washington Park. Circadia will be an interactive luminescent sculpture and seating system made from concrete and recycled phosphoric glow-in-the-dark tiles, which will act as a guide to the park entrance. Resembling a historic building foundation, Circadia will also mimic the park’s rolling hills and the natural rhythms found in nature.
This exhibition is made possible by the Art in the Parks: UNIQLO Park Expressions Grant, which supports the creation of artworks by New York City-based emerging artists at 10 parks that are highly visible, but underserved by cultural programming.

Community Corner
2017-07-08 10:00 - 15:00 | Community Corner at Fort Greene Park, Corner of Myrtle Avenue and Washington Park, Brooklyn, United States
“Community Corner” will be open this Saturday, July 8th at 10 am!
Fun Activities
Face Painter – 10:30 – 1 PM
Cooking Demo – 10 – 12 PM
Special Guests and Community Partners Include
Councilmember Laurie Cumbo office
Cumberland Gotham Health Center
University Settlement – Family Enrichment

Walt Whitman Walking Tour of Fort Greene Park
2017-07-08 11:00 - 12:30, 2017-08-12 12:00 - 13:30 | Fort Greene Park Visitor’s Center, 300 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11205, United States
Join the Fort Greene Park Conservancy, in collaboration with the Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership, for our first walking tour of the year! Take a walk around the park and learn more about the important role Walt Whitman played in Fort Greene Park’s history and the story behind the Prison Ship Martyrs Monument. Tour is 90 minutes long and takes place in various locations around the park.
FREE, registration required. Please register on eventbrite.
Special thank you to tour collaborators American Opera Projects and The Walt Whitman Project.
This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in Partnership with the City Council.

The 8th Annual Fort Greene Park Jazz Festival
2017-07-22 15:00 - 19:00 | Fort Greene Park, 300 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11205, United States
The Annual Fort Greene Park Jazz Festival returns for 2017. This long standing festival presents a fantastic line up of contemporary and traditional jazz artists.

Featuring over 15 artists, this festival is always a family favorite! Click on the thumbnail image below to see the full line up.

Free Tai Chi
2017-07-23 10:00 - 11:15 | 100 Washington Park, Brooklyn, United States
Movement, meditation, and deep breathing for better health, strength, concentration and self-awareness!

Meet by lawn between Visitor’s Center and Monument. Wear comfortable work out clothing and sneakers. No class if it rains.

Music in the Groove: Kids Concert with Mil's Trills
2017-07-26 10:00 - 11:00
Come out for an energetic, interactive concert with Mil’s Trills! Bring your blanket and set it down by the trees just south of the Prison Ship Martyrs Monument for this free concert catered to children 0-8 years old.

Shakespeare in the Park: Measure for Measure
2017-07-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Fort Greene Park, 300 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11205, United States
Hip to Hip Theatre Company offers a free, family-friendly, professional production of Shakespeare’s Measure to Measure, as well as an interactive children’s workshop. Come to the base of the Monument Steps on the northwest plaza to see the show!

Fort Greene Community Corner
2017-07-29 10:00 - 15:00 | Community Corner at Fort Greene Park, Corner of Myrtle Avenue and Washington Park, Brooklyn, United States
Every Saturday, visit the Community Corner at the corner of Myrtle Avenue and Washington Park in Fort Greene Park to learn about healthy eating and living. Visitors can enjoy:

Free Health Bucks, can be used to buy produce at the Fort Greene Greenmarket
Sampling delicious food from Community Chef cooking demos
Pickup copies of the Myrtle Avenue cook book
Learn about free active living or exercise classes and events in the neighborhood
And other special activities each week!

Special Events at the Community Corner on Saturday, July 29th:

Special Guest: University Settlement will be sharing information about their family enrichment and early childhood programs.
Free Face-painting by Derrick Cross 11:00-1:00 p.m.
Community Chef: Beryl Benbow 11:00-1:00 p.m.

Fort Greene Fashion Show presented by AHeart Foundation & Save our Youth through Art
2017-07-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Brooklyn, United States
AHeart Foundation and Save Our Youth through Arts present the 1st Annual Fort Greene Fashion Show for domestic violence and child abuse awareness. Stop by the Northwest plaza to see fashion and live performances.
Awareness for Domestic Violence and Child Abuse
In Memory of Jashaya Stanley and Zymere Perkins

Music in the Grove on Sunday: Kids Concert w/ Hopalong Andrew
2017-07-30 11:00 - 12:00 | 100 Washington Park, Brooklyn, United States
Come listen to some upbeat, urban cowboy tunes brought to you by Hopalong Andrew, a former Central Park Ranger! Bring your blanket and set it down by the trees just south of the Prison Ship Martyrs Monument for this free concert catered to children 0-8 years old.
Music in the Grove occurs every Wednesday at 10am from June 21 to August 2 with 2 additional shows on Sunday July 16 & July 30.

Community Glass Mosaic Activity
2017-07-30 12:30 - 14:00 | Fort Greene Park, 300 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11205, United States
Come join neighborhood artist Amanda Patenaude in Fort Greene Park for an interactive mini mosaic event, similar to last year’s event! Re-craft and recreate your own mosaic tile made from glass collected throughout the park to take home! You can also come see Amanda Patenaude’s art installation for the park, also made from found glass.
Meet at the southwest wing of the Monument Plaza.
Have fun, engage in the community, and help keep our park clean through this simple hands-on arts activities.

Fort Greene Community Corner
2017-08-05 10:00 - 15:00 | Community Corner at Fort Greene Park, Corner of Myrtle Avenue and Washington Park, Brooklyn, United States
Every Saturday, visit the Community Corner at the corner of Myrtle Avenue and Washington Park in Fort Greene Park to learn about healthy eating and living. Visitors can enjoy:

Free Health Bucks, can be used to buy produce at the Fort Greene Greenmarket
Sampling delicious food from Community Chef cooking demos
Pickup copies of the Myrtle Avenue cook book
Learn about free active living or exercise classes and events in the neighborhood
And other special activities each week!

Special Events at the Community Corner on Saturday, August 5th:

Special Guest: The office of Councilwoman Laurie Cumbo. As well as, Cumberland Diagnostic and Treatment Center, who will be sharing information about their health services and programming.
Free Face-painting by Gina Hernandez
Community Chef: Beryl Benbow

Fort Greene Community Corner
2017-08-12 10:00 - 15:00 | Community Corner at Fort Greene Park, Corner of Myrtle Avenue and Washington Park, Brooklyn, United States
Every Saturday, visit the Community Corner at the corner of Myrtle Avenue and Washington Park in Fort Greene Park to learn about healthy eating and living. Visitors can enjoy:

Free Health Bucks, can be used to buy produce at the Fort Greene Greenmarket
Sampling delicious food from Community Chef cooking demos
Pickup copies of the Myrtle Avenue cook book
Learn about free active living or exercise classes and events in the neighborhood
And other special activities each week!

Special events happening at the Community Corner on Saturday, August 12th:

Special Guest: Cumberland Gotham Health Center will be sharing information about their current services and programs which include their Reach Out and Read & Wellness Workshops.
Special Guest: T.E.A.L – “Tell Every Amazing Lady about Ovarian Cancer” will share information about Ovarian Cancer awareness and their upcoming Annual Brooklyn T.E.A.L.® Walk/Run on September 9th in Prospect Park.
Community Chef: Beryl Benbow

Fort Greene Fresh Pantry
2017-08-19 09:30 - 11:00 | NW Corner of Nassau & Navy Street, 251 Nassau St, Brooklyn, NY, 11201, United States
MARP & City Harvest have joined forces to open the Fort Greene & Farragut Fresh Pantry to help fight food insecurity in our community. The Fresh Pantry will distribute 10,000 pounds of produce, FREE of charge, to residents of Farragut, Whitman, and Ingersoll Houses once per month. The Fort Greene & Farragut Fresh Pantry is made possible thanks to a partnership with the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation and Forest City Ratner Companies.

Fort Greene Community Corner
2017-08-26 10:00 - 15:00 | Community Corner at Fort Greene Park, Corner of Myrtle Avenue and Washington Park, Brooklyn, United States
Every Saturday, visit the Community Corner at the corner of Myrtle Avenue and Washington Park in Fort Greene Park to learn about healthy eating and living. Visitors can enjoy:

Free Health Bucks, can be used to buy produce at the Fort Greene Greenmarket
Sampling delicious food from Community Chef cooking demos
Pickup copies of the Myrtle Avenue cook book
Learn about free active living or exercise classes and events in the neighborhood
And other special activities each week!

Special events happening at the Community Corner on Saturday, August 26th:

Special Guest: University Settlement will be sharing information about their family enrichment and early childhood programs.
Free Face-painting by Derrick Cross
Community Chef: Beryl Benbow

Fort Greene Community Corner
2017-09-02 10:00 - 15:00 | Community Corner at Fort Greene Park, Corner of Myrtle Avenue and Washington Park, Brooklyn, United States
Every Saturday, visit the Community Corner at the corner of Myrtle Avenue and Washington Park in Fort Greene Park to learn about healthy eating and living. Visitors can enjoy:

Free Health Bucks, can be used to buy produce at the Fort Greene Greenmarket
Sampling delicious food from Community Chef cooking demos
Pickup copies of the Myrtle Avenue cook book
Learn about free active living or exercise classes and events in the neighborhood
And other special activities each week!

ACLU Fundraiser at Putnam's
2017-09-08 19:00 - 22:00 | Putnam’s Pub & Cooker, 419 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11205, United States
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE.

Help Raise money for ACLU!
Join your neighbors and friends for a fun night, and to raise money and awareness for a great cause.
Tickets include a two-hour open bar and hors d’oeuvres donated by Putnam’s Pub. 100% of ticket sales & money raised will be donated to the ACLU.

Throughout the night you will have the opportunity to participate in the silent auction & raffle for a chance to walk away with some great prizes!

The silent auction includes a Helicopter Tour of NYC for 2, VIP Nets Tickets, a Champagne Sunset Sail and much more!

T.E.A.L Walk/Run in Prospect Park
2017-09-09 09:00 - 11:30 | Prospect Park, 122 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, NY, 11215, United States
Join the Myrtle Avenue Healthy Communities Team at the annual walk that supports research and awareness of Ovarian Cancer at the Tell Every Amazing Lady (T.E.A.L.) Walk/Run in Prospect Park. Register here.
Click photo to enlarge.

Join Us on the T.E.A.L. Walk - Sat, Sept 9th
2017-09-09 11:00 - 14:30 | Brooklyn, United States
T.E.A.L.® stands for Tell Every Amazing Lady About Ovarian Cancer for Teal, the color that symbolizes Ovarian Cancer.
On Saturday, September 9th we will be taking part in the 9th Annual Brooklyn T.E.A.L Walk. Please join us! As you know, reproductive health and women’s health are important issues that should addressed. One way we are doing it is to put feet to the road to raise money for ovarian cancer research.
If you cannot join our team, Myrtle Avenue Healthy Communities, please consider taking a moment to donate what you can to this very worthy cause!
Our team goal is to raise $500 or more, which will go towards cutting-edge research and public education campaigns designed to improve the lives of Ovarian Cancer patients and those at risk of contracting the disease.
Visit our team page to join our team, Myrtle Avenue Healthy Communities, or donate here: 9th Annual Brooklyn T.E.A.L Walk – Myrtle Avenue Healthy Communities!
Thank you in advance for your support!
Details:
Event: 9th Annual Brooklyn T.E.A.L.® Walk/5K Run*
* Date: September 9th, 2017 (9/9/17)*
*Start time: 11am and ends when you’re done (with celebration and festivities when you reach the finish line (back at the bandshell)
* Location: Prospect Park, Brooklyn*
* Entrance: The Bandshell 141 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, NY 11215*

88th Precinct Safety meeting
2017-09-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Pratt Institute – Memorial Hall Auditorium, 200 Willoughby Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 12205, United States
Join the 88th Precinct for a community safety meeting at Pratt’s Memorial Hall on Thursday, Sept 14th. The meeting is for community members in the precinct’s northeast section in Clinton Hill – the area north of Lafayette Ave, between Classon & Clinton Ave.
Click image to enlarge.

Storm of Support - Hurricane Harvey & Irma Relief Effort
2017-09-23 14:00 - 15:00 | Fort Greene Park, 300 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11205, United States
Join Borough President Eric Adams in collecting necessities for victims of hurricanes Harvey and Irma in Fort Greene Park. See flyer below for full details.
Click image to enlarge.

Fort Greene Community Corner
2017-09-30 10:00 - 15:00 | Community Corner at Fort Greene Park, Corner of Myrtle Avenue and Washington Park, Brooklyn, United States
Every Saturday, visit the Community Corner at the corner of Myrtle Avenue and Washington Park in Fort Greene Park to learn about healthy eating and living. Visitors can enjoy:

Free Health Bucks, can be used to buy produce at the Fort Greene Greenmarket
Sampling delicious food from Community Chef cooking demos
Pickup copies of the Myrtle Avenue cookbook
Learn about free active living or exercise classes and events in the neighborhood
And other special activities each week!

Special Events at the Community Corner on Saturday, Sept 30th:

Get Covered NYC will be on hand to help with signing-up for low-cost health insurance

Oktoberfest at Peck's
2017-10-01 13:00 - 16:00 | Peck’s, 455A Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11205, United States
Get your lederhosen on!
Join us for the first annual Oktoberfest celebration in Peck’s backyard
Feast on:
– Housemade sausage fresh off the grill
– Mushroom Schnitzel
– Black Forest Cake
Enjoy:
– Music
– Stein-holding Contests
– Beer Specials from Local Breweries

Taste Up & Make Up: Benefit for Global Giving Hurricane Irma Relief
2017-10-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Salon 718, 456 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11205, United States
Come mingle, catch up with old friends (or meet some new ones), relax, sip, shop some delicious wines and enjoy a complimentary makeup touchup. The tasting will feature ONEHOPE wines, made in collaboration with winemaker Robert Mondavi Jr., in the Napa Valley. Jes Landau will be there to walk us through a tasting of several varietals and share the amazing impact that ONEHOPE is making.
ONEHOPE donates 50% of all profits to a variety of charities including the ASPCA, ACT TODAY, and the Hope Heart Institute. What’s even better? 10% of the sales from the “CASE FOR A CAUSE” will be donated to the Global Giving Hurricane Irma Relief Fund.
Looking forward to seeing you there! If you can’t make it, you can always shop online. Feel free to bring a friend – the more the merrier!
As an added bonus those who come to the event and purchase 6 or more bottles of wine receive a $25 [salon]718 voucher to *redeem on services.
*To redeem voucher you must spend at least $50 on salon services, this promo cannot be combined with other offers. Voucher not redeemable on retail product, Keratin Treatments or Hair Extensions. Voucher Redeemable Monday Thru Thursday until October 31 2017.
